SANS is famous for its top-flight instructors and training classes.
Check out http://www.sans.org
for the conference schedule or to locate classes in a location convenient for
you. Course materials usually make great exam preparation materials as well.

SANS offers exam-specific study guides for a limited
number of certifications. In addition, SANS provides pointers to security books
and other publications. The SANS "Reading
Room" area lists more than 65 categories for security articles; each
points to one or more articles or papers and provides easy access to additional
information. If you visit the SANS bookstore, you can also peruse
the organization's publications and course materials.

It would be a shame to pursue SANS certification without ever
attending a conference, even though this soon will be quite possible. Be sure
to check the state of your budget and schedule, and see if you can't somehow
squeeze in one of SANS's outstanding conferences. Everyone we've talked to who
has gone to one says that it's an experience not to be missed!